Cissie Megyesy succeeds dad as state’s honorary consul for Hungary

When Hungary’s ambassador to the United States, Gyorgy Szapary, installs Krisztina A. “Cissie” Megyesy as Colorado’s new honorary consul general for Hungary, it will be a passing of the torch from one generation to the next.

Her dad, environmental attorney Eugene Megyesy, had held the post since 1994, relinquishing it after his appointment, this past February, as senior adviser to Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban. The job requires him to office in the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest.

Eugene Megyesy was born in Budapest and escaped to America with his family following the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. His new role involves advising the prime minister on foreign relations and charitable activities.

Cissie, a software program manager, is president-elect of the Junior League of Denver and is active in such organizations as Girls, Inc., where she co-founded its Junior Alliance.

Her installation is set for Nov. 29 at the Governor’s Mansion. For additional information, call 303-730-2733.